474 W Charleston Rd is a 1,341 square foot house on a 5,600 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 30, 1995 for $310,000. Based on Redfin's Palo Alto data, we estimate the home's value is $2,563,803.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
5,600 sq ftLot Size
$1,912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,563,803
$2.3M since sold in June 1995$30K since September
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This home's estimate is 16.5% lower than the average sale price ($3.07M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
S
Single Family Residential District
The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Mar 2, 2026 • Final
Project - building
Replace duct supply and duct return lines in a residential building.
HVAC
Sep 14, 2018 • Final
Roof: like for like re-roof, only one structure per permit (detached single-family and duplex only, non-historic property)
Remove one layer of wood shake and replace it with composition shingles. Install new oriented strand board sheathing.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: U-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHARLESTON-LAFAYETTE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,341
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,341
Building Sq. Ft: 1,341
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,600
Municipality Name: PALO ALTO CITY
Acres: 0.1286
Depth Footage: 112
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PALO ALTO CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,341
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 13246070
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Juana Briones Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Ellen Fletcher Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Henry M. Gunn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.44M – $2.95M
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